Tag: Marcos Jr.
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International Law Expert Calls for Immediate, Transparent Probe into Drug Allegations Against Marcos Family
Background: Growing Allegations Against the Marcos Family Public discourse in the Philippines has been ignited by fresh allegations from Senator Imee Marcos, the sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., suggesting that the president and other close family members may be implicated in drug-related concerns. The remarks, made in a high-profile public setting, have intensified calls…
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Sara Duterte: Pushing Marcos to Resign Is Pointless — What She Calls for Instead
Overview: Duterte’s stance on calls for resignation Vice President Sara Duterte has made a clear distinction between questioning a president’s performance and demanding his immediate resignation. In a recent press briefing in Zamboanga City, she said that she is not urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to resign, describing such calls as pointless. The vice president…
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Sara Duterte: Pushing Marcos to Resign Is Pointless, Urges Accountability Instead
Pointless Resignation Calls: Duterte Emphasizes Accountability Over Removal Manila, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has made clear that she is not advocating for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to resign, describing such calls as pointless. In a press briefing held in Zamboanga City, Duterte framed the conversation around accountability, trust, and the duties of the…
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Protesters Rally in Manila Calling for End to Corruption and Marcos Resignation
Mass Rally in Manila Demands Accountability and a Call for Change Activist groups gathered at Plaza Rajah Sulayman in Malate, Manila, on Sunday, October 12, for a large protest rally organized by the United People’s Initiative. The event blended a concert atmosphere with street-level political action, drawing crowds eager to voice concerns about government corruption…
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PBBM Declares Special Holidays in Five Towns to Celebrate Local Festivities
Proclamation season for local celebrations is in full swing as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) has issued a set of proclamations creating special non-working days in five municipalities across the country. The moves, announced by Malacañang and signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, are intended to give residents more time to participate in founding…
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Corruption and Investments: Marcos aide calls negativity overblown
Marcos Aide Challenges Negative Read on Investment Climate Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA), argued on Thursday that the perceived negative impact of the flood-control corruption controversy on foreign investments is “overblown.” He suggested that the ongoing investigation into alleged graft could ultimately benefit the Philippines’ economy by…
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PNP Chief Says No Basis to Oust Marcos Jr.
PNP Chief Declares No Basis to Oust Marcos Jr. The Philippine National Police (PNP) is standing by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., with Acting PNP Chief Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. saying there is no basis for a move to remove the President from office. In a briefing on Monday, Nartatez addressed reports…
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No Basis to Oust Marcos, Nartatez Says Amid Talks
PNP Chief Maintains Support for Marcos Despite Rumblings The Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief, Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., said there is no basis to oust President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in the wake of recent revelations from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The comments come as questions swirl about…
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PNP Chief Says No Basis to Oust Marcos Amid Calls for Withdrawal of Support
PNP Chief Says There Is No Basis to Oust Marcos Jr. The Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief, Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., said on Monday that there is no credible basis to remove President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. from office. His remarks come in the wake of comments from the Armed Forces…
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Marcos Warns on Strong Cases Against Flood Control Corruption, Targets ‘Big Fish’
President’s vow: accountability with strong, lawful cases President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored a clear message: the government must build strong, legally sound cases against individuals connected to flood-control anomalies. Speaking in a preview teaser for an upcoming podcast, he warned that rushing weak charges would backfire and undermine the long-term fight against corruption in infrastructure…